Transgressions in Transubstantiation: The Mantras of Jameson Bayles

After a long internal debate, I’ve decided to revamp my author site (create a new one).

A lot has transpired over the past 6 years. I’ve accepted the position of poetry director for the Rusted Straitjacket Unicycle Troop, a conglomerate of poets, musicians, and visual artists throughout the US. In addition, I’ve performed a variety of poetry readings in the US but focused mostly on the East Coast.

In late October of 2017, after flying back from California after visiting family and attending a few literary business meetings, I was physically assaulted outside the Pittsburgh International Airport over poet drama. During the attack, I was told to remain silent of said poetry drama. Due to the viciousness of the attack and the absurdity of this crap, I immediately left Pittsburgh the very next day and severed all ties that I had with the poetry world for a while. Over time, I developed new partnerships and developed more beneficial ties in the poetry and performance art community.

In association with Ghosts For Valhalla Press, I’ve recently been included in a series of readings on the East Coast with fellow poets Dan Altimus and Dana Cheung. Ghosts For Valhalla Press will be publishing my next book entitled “Base Jumping at Taughannock Falls” later on this year in addition to shooting a video interview with me.

When one door closes, another door opens.